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Gajar Halwa

Name: Gajar Halwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups grated carrots; 2 cups milk; 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 tsp cardamom powder; Chopped almonds and cashews for garnish

Silky-sweet carrots caramelize in ghee until they melt into creamy milk, infused with aromatic cardamom and crowned with toasted nuts. This beloved Indian dessert delivers deep, complex sweetness with a luxurious texture that feels both comforting and indulgent. Perfect for celebrations, festival gatherings, or whenever you want to impress with something genuinely special.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

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Instructions

1
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, add grated carrots, and sauté for 5 minutes.
2
Add milk and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk evaporates completely.
3
Add sugar and cardamom powder, then continue cooking until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
4
Garnish with chopped almonds and cashews, and serve warm or chilled.

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